Monday, May 10, 2010

Pt. Vishhambhar Dayal Tripathi

Born at Bangarmau, Unnao , he was a great man in all aspects of life. He was a brilliant scholar, being a Gold Medallist from Banaras Hindu University. His enormous sacrifices for the country can be compared with any great leader or freedom fighter of the Nation. He was a close associate of Subash Chandra Bose 
He was several times sent to jail during the freedom struggle.
was jailed for 6 months during the 'Namak Satyagrah Aandolan' in 1930. 
was fined Rs. 450 and sent to jail for 4 months in 1931 in connection with the 'Pipri Kand'.
was again jailed for 6 months for his participation in 'Lagan bandi Aandolan' in 1932.
was jailed for 6 months in 1933 during the 'Savinay Awagya Aandolan'.
was jailed from 1942 - 1945 during the 'Krips Mission'.

He was- 
The Chairman of the Committee which was sent to Andman Nicobar to assess the possibility of development over there.
The Chairman of the Zamindari Abolition Committee.
The Chairman of the recognition Committee of High School & Intermediate Board U.P.
The founder of D.S.N. College, Unnao and opened many other educational institutions in the District.

In 1946 Vishambhar Dayal Tripathi was elected to the Legislative Assembly and was the Member of Parliament from 1952 to 1959 till his death (18th Nov.1959)

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